The role of social networks in diabetes self-care: A cross-sectional study.

Background: Patient involvement with diabetes self-care is critical to reducing complications, morbidity, and mortality. Social media, as one of the most important forms of digital health, has always been available for diabetes self-care, although the role of these media in supporting patient self-care is unclear.

Aims: The aim of this study was to investigate the role of social networks in diabetes self-care.